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Looking for a Short action Ruger bolt gun with the tang safety. For use as a donor action, caliber and condition not too important. Let me know if you have or see one up for sale......thanks.....FWB

Saw this today. Not sure if it's official. Anyway.......I salute any Vietnam Vets on this site. Hope you have many great days and great hunts to come. Thank You.......FWB

The first is a Shiloh Sharps model 74 Long Range Express. It is a .45-2 1/10. That is a 45-70 for you non-buffalo hunters. 30" half octagonal bbl. Upgraded wood, pewter for-end, steel butt plate, spirit level front sight for inserts, wt 11# 9oz. This is a Big Timber rifle. They are the best...

Saw this ammo in the store for the first time in 10+ years. Also saw a lightly used rifle. Wondering whether to buy rifle and the seven boxes of ammo......or will I be left with a wall hanger? Will production cease....again? Anyone have any experience with this cartridge? ............FWB

Some long time friends (and super deer hunters) want to take their teenage sons hog hunting in the US for High S. graduation this coming June or July. They have asked me for advice, knowing that I have hunted all 6 continents, and seeking some sage wisdom from an old timer. Trouble is, I know...

The Western Hunting Expo will be in SLC Feb 15-18 this year. I will be attending, looking for a buffalo hunt, and an Argentina wing shooting/foto trip. Wondering if any AH members are going, maybe say a quick Hi and put a face to a name...............all the best.......FWB

For the last 25 years I have hunted geese and cranes mostly with a 20 gauge. I use a Browning A-5 with a fixed modified (lead) choke and a 28" bbl. When you're talking waterfowl and 20 ga, a 3" gun is a big advantage. Cranes are easy to kill, and that is partly because non-toxic shot is not...

Nearly all of the greatest generation of soldiers, sailors and Marines have passed. My salute to those remaining and those to whom we owe so much......82 years ago today.................FWB

I recently received a phone call from my banker. He said "Bill, I really need more documentation than a text message before I transfer $30,000 out of your account". Whoa! I said, What are you talking about? I never asked for $30K to be transferred out. So I went to the bank straight away, and he...

Can anyone give an update on hunting in Argentina? Birds or big game. When I first went there, the Peso traded at 3 to the dollar. It is now 232:1 officially and 485:1 on the black market. I imagine this has put a lot of stress on the operators. Are they still hunting there? Has anyone hunted...

10 years ago I flew to Buenos Aires, rented a motorcycle, nostalgically named it "La Poderosa" and rode it to Bolivia. (was I the first?) I had a few adventures along the way. Tomorrow I leave for Windhoek. I have rented a motorcycle (Top-Gun) and will ride it to KHS for a hunt (Philip has...

Just a FWIW note: I inquired about taking some drone videos at my upcoming hunting destination in Namibia. The short answer: it's not legal for a visiting foreigner. The long answer; requires a letter of permission from the Civil Aviation Authority at least 60 days in advance, a letter from the...

Anyone have any good experience with an ebike for hunting? A landowner I know will allow me to use an ebike to access a hunting area, but no other motorized vehicle. It is a brutal long uphill pull of several miles to get to road's end. Hunting is from there on foot. At my age, I am too tired to...

Does anyone have any updated info on Joe Biden's proposed ban on lead ammunition? Is it coming soon? Passed thru Congress? Simply a Greenie idea at this point? I could not find anything current on a web search, yet a friend tells me it is in the...

Bought from my Son-in-Law, who inherited it, for way too much money, but a good cause. Neither he nor I have ever fired it. It appears NIB but may have been fired by his Old Man. (It came with a box minus 13 rounds). I am not a handgunner, and priced it about 20% lower than any comparable I...

On the "classifieds" some of the items are pictured as wallpaper, with the writing superimposed upon them. Some have only the yellow AH background. I want to sell a firearm (a first on the net for me) and I would like the initial foto to be shown and not just the default AH yellow. How do I do...

The Western Hunting & Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City is Feb 10-13 this year (2022). Will be there Friday the 11th. Like to put a face with a name of AH members. I am bringing a few misfits and hunting junkies. We are going to meet at the Tsala booth 701 at about 11 AM. Come say...

Last weekend, attacks in Burkina Faso killed 49 military police and several civilians. Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque says "2/3 of the Country is no longer in Government control". There are no recent updates on this site. Is any AH member currently in BF with a comment? Always dreamed of hunting...

Do many South African operators attending the DSC or similar shows, buy a rifle in the US, and return with it? Is it easy? (nothing is, it seems) Or is it too difficult to be worthwhile? There are some excellent deals offered at the shows, and I wondered if it was possible for PH's to take...

My next trip to Africa....coming soon I think, I'll concentrate on the two low level trophies that have so far eluded me: wart hogs and impala. I'm planning to take my Savage Model 99 in 250 savage for this hunt. It will be fine for the impala. I've shot a few impala, and their size and...

Just for fun...............fired 3 shots thru Chrono yesterday with 22.5" bbl Sauer bolt. This is a different batch of Sellier and Bellot 196 grainers. (different from that of 5 years ago). T=75F, elev 4988 ft Velocity ave=2615.....energy 2977 ft lbs................and once again, I could not...

I've got a lot gaitors for snow, but I can't find the little canvas ones worn by PH's to keep seeds and stems out of their shoes. Anyone know of a source?.......thanks...............FWB

Loading for a friend's new 30-378 and looking at the fastest loads listed from two sources(180's only) 1. Barnes website 3256fps 2. Nosler web 3264fps...............both with 26" bbl my 300 Win 1. Barnes 3095 2. Nosler 3160..................both with 24" bbl I realize that...

I have been planning to return to Africa around May 1st of 22. Going to a scenic area where my wife could do some photography, and I could do a little hunting. Management hunting mostly, or a trophy upgrade maybe. Just learned that the operator has retired....combination of age and Covid. I love...

The DSC and the Western Outdoor Expo auction hunts recently ended. Anyone make a good purchase? FWIW..........a fur coat valued at $28,000 sold for $41K, and a deer hunt, that could be bought off of the website for $3000 went for north of $5K.............but some good deals...

"Environmental" groups have filed a federal lawsuit to outlaw bear baiting in Idaho and Wyoming. President Trump's administration sought to have this lawsuit dismissed. But a Federal Judge is allowing the lawsuit to proceed. Dismissing objections. Because Judges always know best. The...

After a an offer in "Classifieds" has sold, perhaps there could be a way to note that. "SOLD" across the advert would help. I often read 20 posts, eager to make an offer, only to find that the item is long gone.............just an idea......................FWB

My special salute to US Veterans on today......................Dec 7th........................FWB

My nephew Brandon sends me a joke every week. This was the most popular at last week's high roller elk camp: (apologies before hand, never before, etc.................) How do you know your girl friend's getting too fat? She's starting to fit into your wife's clothes:giggle:................FWB

I have tested many 20 ga slugs lately. This is my favorite. Advertised at 1600 fps.........FWB

I have been using a bore scope on my rifles for the last 3 years. It has improved my cleaning methods, and shown me why some of my rifles simply don't shoot well. The problem is, the scope is not mine. The friend that owns it is happy to share, but it is inconvenient and I want to buy one. His...

At 97 pages, the last thread is too cumbersome to peruse, so here is an interesting piece of data on Covid 19: The CDC says 80.6% of deaths are in people age 65 or older. World Population Watch says only 16.03 % of the USA is 65 or older (much less in some countries) So....................16% of...

The Corona Virus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) from the USA includes about $11 billion for three African NGO's. 1. African Development Fund (ADF) $514 million, 2. International Development Assoc (IDA) $3+ billion, and 3. African Development Bank (ADB) $7 + billion. It is...

I still have not gotten around to buying a handgun. Ready now. I want a reasonably light .45 ACP and would appreciate any advice. I am a rifle-shotgun guy, not much pistol experience. Thinking ease of carry, probably single stack magazine, maybe shoot 45 super at times? Some of this was covered...

This isn't a political forum. I recognize that. But politics influence hunting and travel. This is a common time for African Hunt Operators to be in the USA for trade shows and exhibitions. Please take care this week. If the impeachment trial does not end in favor of democrats, I fear rioting...

Can someone give us an update on rainfall in Namibia? It is very difficult for me to find this on the net. Yet, like phases of the Moon, useful data when planning a hunt. Getting weather forcasts: easy...getting weather summaries......anywhere..... difficult. Hoping that the deserts are blooming...

FWIW: On YouTube there is a posted video entitled "don't talk to cops, part 1". It is presented by law professor James Duane, and it is 27 min and 25 secs long. It is also quite old, at 11 years. But he talks about The Lacey Act for one minute, beginning at about run time 6:05 or so. It is well...

My four trophy skins and skulls have arrived in the USA. Portland, Oregon. I post this so new hunters, or those returning after a long absence, can better plan costs. Namibia: One eland, skull, horns and cape South Africa: one Nyala and one impala S, H and C. Plus one zebra flat skin, no head or...

The Poor Man's Lord Derby Eland hunt:

For our anniversary this year, we returned to Africa. A few days in RSA, then by train from Pretoria to Vic Falls, and on through The Caprivi to Namibia. We spent a bit of time in RSA, Zim, Botswana, and of course Namibia, returning for home from Windhoek. We began in April and came home to the...

This is a website about hunting, not politics. But politics and hunting are intertwined; from the setting of hunting seasons and issuance of licenses, to the importing of trophies, and international laws that form CITES and The Lacey act. Politics stopped hunting in Kenya and India, and in so...

Has anyone hunted with Namibia Safari Corporation? I did a search on AH and did't find much. Met them at the Western Outdoor Expo in Salt Lake City, and was impressed. But would like to hear something more, if anyone has hunted with them please give me a sentence or two......thanks.........FW Bill

I see a lot of questions about PH's listed in "Deals and Offers"........has anybody hunted with Slipshod Safaris?? I see some posted in "Hunt Reports"....has anyone hunted with Stiffsem Hunting Adventures?.......as examples. Where do these questions belong?? Or should there be a separate and new...

Any shooters with extensive experience with 5 R rifling? Are such barrels easier to clean? A lot? Are they more accurate? If so, I expect that the 1000 yard boys are all over this rifling technique. Any other pros or cons? My thanks...........................FWB

Earlier, this website's forums ran articles critical of Dick's Sporting Goods for their decision to limit firearms sales, both type and by age. They were perceived by AH members as non supportive of the shooting sports. Last week Reuters and Baltimore Business Journal ran articles about Dick's...

The last rifle I will build in my lifetime. I have shot several oryx with a borrowed 8X68 and Speer 200 grainers. What a hammer. Gert's thread got me started. Anyone with experience have length problems with this cartridge in a standard model 98?......................................Flatwater

Appreciate any thoughts on what scope some of you like best for my application: Bolt action .416 Rigby, short to medium range, dangerous game. Hopefully some buff hunters can comment on reticle......thanks.............FW Bill

On May 17, Secretary Zinke proposed expansion of hunting opportunities on 30 USNWR's. Many of you may be unaware that hunting opportunities had gradually eroded....especially under Pres Clinton. For example: hunting was severely curtailed on two of my favorite NWR, without the required public...

Whoa.............jump back.....the menu at the luncheon included smoked salmon, grilled fish, lightly bound chicken (?) and Cumbrian Ham. Not just veggies? Lots of pics of the beautiful bride, but also of the crowd. Faces stuffed with tasty treats, hoping no one really had to hunt or kill any of...

I just read an interesting article on hand gun hunting in the magazine "Sporting Classics". The author did a hunt report on his taking of a large cape buff bull with a 10mm semi auto handgun, 5 inch barrel. Bullet was 200 grain double Tap, muzzle energy listed as 750 ft pounds. Range was quite...